Considerations

As your golf vacation approaches, it's time to figure

out what to pack. What you’ll want to bring depends

on your travel plans. When traveling by car, you’ll

have more room for clothes and gear. When traveling

by plane, you’ll have to be more mindful about what

gets packed due to space limitations. You’ll also need

to consider whether your hotel has laundry services

and what the weather conditions will be like. With a

little planning, you'll be ready for anything.

The primary piece of gear needed is your travel bag for

your clubs. Hard cases provide the most protection on an

airplane. Soft and padded cases are more suitable for car

travel. A hybrid between the two is also an option, and

because they’re partially soft, they take up less space

than a hard case.

Golf Travel Case

For your time on the course, you’ll want a lightweight

carry bag. The word “lightweight” is the key because

caddies gravitate to the lightest bag in the group. If your

carry bag looks like a heavy burden, it could make for a

very long day on the course for you and your caddie.

Carry Case

The clothes you pack should prepare you for the types of activities and

weather you will be experiencing. Microfiber fabrics are lightweight,

wrinkle resistant, and dry quickly. Purchase quality golf outerwear that

protects you from the sun, wind, rain, and other natural elements.

When you’re away from the golf course, be prepared with clothes and

shoes for potential activities such as swimming, sightseeing, and going

out to both casual and formal meals.

and Other Activities

Clothing for Golf

Golf Shoes Bring two pairs of waterproof golf shoes – in case it rains, you will have a

back-up dry pair available. Having two pairs of shoes is also ideal on longer

trips – this is great when one pair isn’t fully broken in or grows painful. Don’t

forget shoe trees to maintain the shape of the shoes during travel.

Stain Remover

It seems like a minor thing to remember, but if

you get a stain from a meal or the mud, you’ll

be glad you thought of this. Treating the stain

immediately will improve the chance you

can wear what you intended to wear more

than once.

Golf Balls and Extras Spare yourself from

having to overpay on

golf balls by bringing

back-ups. If you’re a

high handicapper,

you’ll need them.

Calculation based on

your history should

give you a sense of

how many to pack.

You’ll also want extra

tees, pencils, and

divot repair tools,

which aren’t always

readily available at

certain golf courses.

Technology

A golf GPS system can help you track distances. A

camera will capture all of the moments of your trip on

and off the course. You should also pack your cell

phone, music player, and any accompanying chargers.

AGS Golf Vacations specializes in custom golf vacation packages and

tours for golfers. Accommodations are booked close to the course for

easy access. Packages are available in Scotland, Ireland, England,

Wales, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. To complete your memorable golf tour experience, we ensure top quality from the hotels we book to the

transport options and championship and link courses. Please visit

www.agsgolfvacations.com for more information.

Planning ahead when packing for a golf trip will ensure that

you’re prepared for any situation. You want to consider needs

for both on and off the course, as you never know what

opportunities will present themselves. Your mental energy

should be focused on your performance rather than what you

might have forgotten to pack.

Summary